Preparing for the arrival of a baby can be overwhelming, especially for first-time moms. With so many options on the market, it's hard to know what's really necessary and what can wait. We've created this shopping list of essentials that will make your baby's first months easier, helping you stay organized with everything you need in each category. Our general recommendation is to prioritize quality over quantity, choose safe and functional products, and remember that you can always add more as you progress through this new stage.
1. Basic Furniture, Accessories and Toys
The space where your baby will sleep, play, and grow is key to their development and your comfort. For rest, a safe crib with a hypoallergenic mattress is essential, as well as a bassinet for the first few months if you want to keep your baby close. Other furniture such as a rocking chair, a changing table, and organizers will make your daily routine more practical. Also consider a stroller and baby carrier to make walks easier, and a monitor with a camera for added peace of mind. Our advice is to look for functional, high-quality furniture that adapts to your baby's growth.
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ARTICLE |
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RECOMMENDATIONS |
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Cradle |
1 |
Davinci, IKEA, Pottery Barn |
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Crib mattress |
1 |
That it is hypoallergenic |
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Mattress and frame for the changing table |
1 |
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Rocking chair |
1 |
Recommendation: Pottery Barn |
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Rug |
1 |
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Table next to rocking chair |
1 |
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Floor or table lamp |
1 |
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Bathtub |
1 |
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Stroller |
1 |
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Baby carrier (0 - 8m) |
1 |
That it is compatible with your stroller |
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Carseat (from 8-10 m) |
1 |
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Moses |
1 |
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Bassinet mattress |
1 |
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Diaper bin |
1 |
Recommendation: Munchkin, Diaper Gene (Amazon) |
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Diaper bags |
1 |
Same brand as trash can |
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Monitor with camera |
1 |
Recommendation: nanit, summer infant |
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Crib mobile |
1 |
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Toy to hang on baby carrier |
1 |
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Waist bag/scarf |
1 |
Fabric / Recommendation Ergobaby, Artipoppe |
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Baby gym |
1 |
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Periquera |
1 |
Bumbo, Ingenuity, Stokke |
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Nest / Co-sleeping |
1 |
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Toy cabinet |
1 |
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Basket to organize changing table |
1 |
Ikea, Target |
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Play mat (foami) |
1 |
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Baby laundry basket |
1 |
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Baby bouncer |
1 |
Recommendation: Bjorn |
2. Baby Clothes
Baby clothes should be comfortable, soft, and practical. During the first few months, onesies with snaps or magnets will make diaper changes easier and avoid hassles with buttons or snaps. It's also important to have a variety of clothes for different climates, without going overboard, as babies grow quickly. An important tip is to buy the necessary items in each size and remember that you'll be receiving many free items.
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ARTICLE |
# |
RECOMMENDATIONS |
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Newborn T-shirts (0-3m) |
6 |
Short sleeve if it's summer / long sleeve if it's winter |
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Onesies (3-6m) |
6 |
Short sleeve if it's summer / long sleeve if it's winter |
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Onesies (6-9m) |
6 |
Short sleeve if it's summer / long sleeve if it's winter |
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Onesies (9-12m) |
6 |
Short sleeve if it's summer / long sleeve if it's winter |
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Rompers (0-3 months) |
4 |
They should open completely and from the front with a zipper/magnets. |
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Rompers (3-6 months) |
4 |
They should open completely and from the front with a zipper/magnets. |
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Rompers (6-9 months) |
4 |
That they open completely and from the front. |
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Rompers (9-12 months) |
4 |
That they open completely and from the front. |
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Sleepsacks |
2 |
0-3 months |
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Sleepsacks |
2 |
3-6 months |
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Sleepsacks |
2 |
6-9 months |
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Clothes |
14 |
2 newborn, 6 size 0-3, 6 size 3-6, 6 size 6-9, 6 size 9-12 Recommendation: Don't buy so much, you will receive a lot of clothes as gifts |
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Chamarritas |
4 |
2 little ones and 2 one-year-olds for the winters. |
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Socks (3-6, 6-9) of each stage |
6 |
6 pairs of each stage = 18 pairs |
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Hats |
2 |
Mini newborn size and size that will be in winter |
3. Whites (Baby Textiles)
Sheets, blankets, and towels should be made of soft, hypoallergenic cotton to avoid skin irritation. It's helpful to have extra changing pad covers and a mattress protector to protect the crib to be prepared for those occasional diaper leaks. Burp cloths are also essential for cleaning up minor feeding accidents. We recommend choosing textiles made of natural fibers and washing everything before first use with a mild baby detergent.
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ARTICLE |
# |
RECOMMENDATIONS |
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Moses basket sheet sets |
2 |
Measurements of your Moses basket |
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Crib sheet sets |
3 |
Crib measurements |
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Mattress topper |
2 |
Crib measurements |
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Changing pad covers |
2 |
Buy two to change them constantly |
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Dona |
1 |
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Donut cover (nursing pillow) |
1 |
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Thin blankets / receiving blankets |
2 |
They are used to make tacos |
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Fabric repeaters (burp cloths) |
6 |
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Baby detergent |
1 |
Blooms&Blends Home Pure Wash |
4. Food
Whether you plan to breastfeed or use formula, there are certain items that will make feeding your baby easier. Bottles, a sterilizer, bibs, and a well-equipped diaper bag are essential. If you breastfeed, a good breast pump and breast milk storage bags will be very helpful. Our advice is to choose BPA-free products, make sure you have different bottle flow rates, and have accessories that make the process more convenient.
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ARTICLE |
# |
RECOMMENDATIONS |
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Small bottles (4-6 oz) (comes with #1 slow flow bottle) |
4 |
Avent, Mam Baby, Dr. Browns, Comotomo (look for the shape of the bottle to be as similar to the shape of your nipple as possible) |
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Large bottles (8 oz) (comes with bottle #2) |
4 |
Glass |
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Bottle nipple (#3) for +3 months |
3 |
(two packages of each stage) |
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Bottle nipple (#4) for +6 months |
3 |
Buy the same brand as the baby bottles |
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Sterilizer |
1 |
Electric is better. Plug it in. Avent fits different brands or microwave bags. |
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Electric breast pump |
1 |
Make it double, Hospital-grade: Medela or Spectra, Wireless: Elvie Pump or Momcozy |
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Extra cups for breast pump |
1 |
Check your size carefully and buy an extra pair. |
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Bottle washing brush |
1 |
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Cooler |
1 |
To transport milk and keep it cold, it must be waterproof. |
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Milk freezing bags (pump & save) |
1 |
Lansinoh, Medela, or Gerber |
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Reclining bottle drainer |
1 |
That has a draining area (avent, the first years, Boon Grass) |
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Cloth bibs |
6 |
Practical with velcro |
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Diaper bag |
1 |
Backpacks, which come with a changing mat. |
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Spoons for feeding |
3 |
With rubber cover |
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Baby dishes |
3 |
Ezpz place mat (the happy face one and the bowl) |
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Training cups/mugs |
2 |
NUK / 6-7 months |
5. Personal Items, Medicines and Baby Accessories
Baby care goes beyond feeding and rest. From diapers and wipes to thermometers and teethers, it's important to have a kit of basics for your baby's hygiene and well-being. It's also advisable to have items like mucus extractors and droppers to administer medicines if necessary. An important tip is to always have a small first-aid kit with the essentials for emergencies.
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ARTICLE |
# |
RECOMMENDATIONS |
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Chafing Ointment |
1 |
Calendula Relief Blooms&Blends for Babies |
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Hypoallergenic Body Moisturizer |
1 |
Vitamin E Boost by Blooms&Blends for Babies |
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Hypoallergenic Soap/Shampoo |
1 |
Prebiotic Wash by Blooms&Blends for Babies |
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Newborn Diapers |
Newborn 1 box / 0-3 months 3 boxes - they give you a bag at the hospital |
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Stage 1 diapers |
260 |
260 diapers in total (the number of boxes depends on the brand) |
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Stage 2 diapers |
334 |
334 diapers in total (the number of boxes depends on the brand) |
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Stage 3 diapers |
400 |
400 diapers in total (the number of boxes depends on the brand) |
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Wet wipes |
1 |
Package with 24 |
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Box for storing wet wipes |
1 |
There are some that heat wet towels. |
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Nail clippers |
1 |
Large handle for easy carrying, Safety 1st, Frida Baby |
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Brush and Comb |
1 |
Suavecito |
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Phlegm Knob |
1 |
They will probably give it to you in the hospital. |
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Removes snot |
1 |
Frida Baby |
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Thermometer |
1 |
by ear, check that they are in Celsius |
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Dropper for giving medicine |
1 |
There are kits with everything above together (Frida Baby) |
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Infants Mylicon or gripe water |
1 |
For colic, Mommy Bliss brand |
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Towels with caps |
2 |
2 newborns / 2 kids |
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Bath sponge |
1 |
Some come with a bathtub, to recharge the baby when he is small. |
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Pacifiers for 0-3 months |
2 |
Pacifier 2 or 3 brands (Avent, MAM) |
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Pacifiers for 3-6 months |
2 |
Just buy 2 to try it out |
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Pacifier clips |
2 |
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Baby clothes hangers |
40 |
2 packs, depending on how much clothes you have, buy more |
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Teether |
1 |
To put in the refrigerator |
6. Mom
Postpartum is a process in which the mother needs as much care as the baby. Having comfortable nursing clothes, recovery products like special support belts and pillows, and creams to relieve breast tenderness will make a huge difference in the experience of the first few weeks. Our recommendation is to prioritize comfort and self-care, allowing for a more pleasant and peaceful recovery.
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ARTICLE |
# |
RECOMMENDATIONS |
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Nipple Butter |
1 |
Shea Butter Soother by Blooms&Blends for Moms |
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Postpartum girdles |
2 |
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Clasp nursing bras |
8 |
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Nursing blanket |
1 |
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Nursing Blouses |
7 |
Button-down shirts or easy access for breastfeeding |
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Nursing bra pads / bust protectors |
7 |
Washable 6-10 pairs, disposable box with 60 approx. |
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Nipple shields |
1 |
Mustela, Lansinoh, if there is a lot of sensitivity, silver cups. |
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Kotex cold (natural childbirth) |
10 |
Frida Mom |
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Postpartum diapers |
10 |
Always Discreet Boutique Package (first week postpartum natural) |
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Meditated Pads (natural birth) |
1 |
TUCKS |
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Peri bottle (natural birth) |
1 |
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Frida postpartum kit (natural birth) |
1 |
If you buy the kit, it comes with the essentials for natural birth care. |
With this well-organized shopping list, you'll be able to welcome your baby with everything you need without feeling overwhelmed. Remember that every family is different, so adapt this list to your needs and preferences. Shop little by little, and you don't have to have everything before the baby is born. Remember that almost everything is available on Amazon, and you can order it to be delivered the next day as you need it. The most important thing is that you feel prepared and calm for this beautiful new stage. 💕